scholarly journals Long Non-Coding RNA-Mediated Competing Endogenous RNA Networks in Ischemic Stroke: Molecular Mechanisms, Therapeutic Implications, and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shuxia Zhang ◽  
Ting Zhu ◽  
Qiaoyu Li ◽  
Guibo Sun ◽  
Xiaobo Sun
Keyword(s):  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Neurovascular Unit ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Messenger Rnas ◽  
Competing Endogenous Rna ◽  
Systematic Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Long Non Coding Rna

Ischemic stroke (IS) is a disease that is characterized by high mortality and disability. Recent studies have shown that LncRNA-mediated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) networks play roles in the occurrence and development of cerebral I/R injury by regulating different signaling pathways. However, no systematic analysis of ceRNA mechanisms in IS has been reported. In this review, we discuss molecular mechanisms of LncRNA-mediated ceRNA networks under I/R injury. The expression levels of LncRNAs, microRNAs (miRNAs), and messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and their effects in four major cell types of the neurovascular unit (NVU) are also involved. We further summarize studies of LncRNAs as biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Finally, we analyze the advantages and limitations of using LncRNAs as therapeutics for IS.

scholarly journals Identification of Non-coding RNA Biomarkers in Stress-induced Depression via Comprehensive Analysis of Competing Endogenous RNA Network

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
xuanjun liu ◽  
Lan Yan ◽  
Chun Lin ◽  
Yiliang Zhang ◽  
Haofei Miao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Comprehensive Analysis ◽  
Differentially Expressed ◽  
Psychiatric Disease ◽  
Circular Rnas ◽  
Messenger Rnas ◽  
Competing Endogenous Rna ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Non Coding Rnas ◽  
Promising Perspective

Abstract BackgroundDepression is one of the most common psychiatric disease worldwide. Although the research about the pathogenesis of depression have achieved progress, the detailed effect of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) in depression are still not clearly elucidated. This study was aimed to identify non-coding RNA biomarkers in stress-induced depression via comprehensive analysis of competing endogenous RNA networkMethodsIn this present study, we acquired RNA expression from RNA seq expression profile in three mice with depressive-like behaviors using chronic restraint stress paradigm and three C57BL/6J wild-type mice as control mice. ResultsA total of 41 differentially expressed circular RNAs (circRNAs) and 181 differentially expressed messenger RNAs (mRNAs) were up-regulated, and 65 differentially expressed circRNAs and 289 differentially expressed mRNAs were down-regulated, which were selected by a threshold of fold change ≥2 and a p-value < 0.05. Gene Ontology was performed to analyze the biological functions, and we predicted potential signaling pathways based on Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway database. In addition, we constructed a circRNA-microRNA (miRNA)-mRNA regulatory network to further identify non-coding RNAs biomarkers. ConclusionsOur findings provide a promising perspective for further research into molecular mechanisms of depression, and targeting circRNA -mediated competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA) network is a useful strategy to early recognize the depression.

scholarly journals Role of Long Non-Coding RNA Polymorphisms in Cancer Chemotherapeutic Response

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 513
Author(s):  
Zheng Zhang ◽  
Meng Gu ◽  
Zhongze Gu ◽  
Yan-Ru Lou
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Neurological Diseases ◽  
Cellular Processes ◽  
Dna And Rna ◽  
Chemotherapeutic Response ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Response To Chemotherapy ◽  
Personalized Oncology ◽  
Long Non Coding Rna

Genetic polymorphisms are defined as the presence of two or more different alleles in the same locus, with a frequency higher than 1% in the population. Since the discovery of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), which refer to a non-coding RNA with a length of more than 200 nucleotides, their biological roles have been increasingly revealed in recent years. They regulate many cellular processes, from pluripotency to cancer. Interestingly, abnormal expression or dysfunction of lncRNAs is closely related to the occurrence of human diseases, including cancer and degenerative neurological diseases. Particularly, their polymorphisms have been found to be associated with altered drug response and/or drug toxicity in cancer treatment. However, molecular mechanisms are not yet fully elucidated, which are expected to be discovered by detailed studies of RNA–protein, RNA–DNA, and RNA–lipid interactions. In conclusion, lncRNAs polymorphisms may become biomarkers for predicting the response to chemotherapy in cancer patients. Here we review and discuss how gene polymorphisms of lncRNAs affect cancer chemotherapeutic response. This knowledge may pave the way to personalized oncology treatments.

ADAMTS9-AS2: A functional long non-coding RNA in tumorigenesis

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen Xu ◽  
Bei Wang ◽  
Yuxuan Cai ◽  
Jinlan Chen ◽  
Xing Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dna Methylation ◽  
Signaling Pathways ◽  
Therapeutic Target ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Human Cancer ◽  
Migration Inhibition ◽  
Cancer Proliferation ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Non Coding Rnas ◽  
Long Non Coding Rna

Background: Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNA) have been identified as novel molecular regulators in cancers. LncRNA ADAMTS9-AS2 can mediate the occurrence and development of cancer through various ways such as regulating miRNAs, activating the classical signaling pathways in cancer, and so on, which have been studied by many scholars. In this review, we summarize the molecular mechanisms of ADAMTS9-AS2 in different human cancers. Methods: Through a systematic search of PubMed, lncRNA ADAMTS9-AS2 mediated molecular mechanisms in cancer are summarized inductively. Results: ADAMTS9-AS2 aberrantly expression in different cancers is closely related to cancer proliferation, invasion, migration, inhibition of apoptosis. The involvement of ADAMTS9-AS2 in DNA methylation, mediating PI3K / Akt / mTOR signaling pathways, regulating miRNAs and proteins, and such shows its significant potential as a therapeutic cancer target. Conclusion: LncRNA ADAMTS9-AS2 can become a promising biomolecular marker and a therapeutic target for human cancer.

scholarly journals Neev, a novel long non-coding RNA, is expressed in chaetoblasts during regeneration of Eisenia fetida

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surendra Singh Patel ◽  
Sanyami Zunjarrao ◽  
Beena Pillai
Keyword(s):  
Eisenia Fetida ◽  
Spatial Organization ◽  
Cell Types ◽  
Ventral Side ◽  
Chitin Synthase ◽  
Chitin Synthesis ◽  
Mirna Sponge ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Temporal Expression Pattern ◽  
Long Non Coding Rna

AbstractEisenia fetida, the common vermicomposting earthworm, shows robust regeneration of posterior segments removed by amputation. During the period of regeneration, the newly formed tissue initially contains only undifferentiated cells but subsequently differentiates into a variety of cell types including muscle, nerve and vasculature. Transcriptomics analysis, reported previously, provided a number of candidate non-coding RNAs that were induced during regeneration. We found that one such long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) is expressed in the skin, only at the base of newly formed chaetae. The spatial organization and precise arrangement of the regenerating chaetae and the cells expressing the lncRNA on the ventral side clearly support a model wherein the regenerating tissue contains a zone of growth and cell division at the tip and a zone of differentiation at the site of amputation. The temporal expression pattern of the lncRNA, christened Neev, closely resembled the pattern of chitin synthase genes, implicated in chaetae formation. We found that the lncRNA harbours 49 sites for binding a set of four miRNAs while the Chitin Synthase 8 mRNA comprises 478 sites. The over-representation of shared miRNA sites suggests that lncRNA Neev may act as a miRNA sponge to transiently de-repress chitin synthase 8 during formation of new chaetae in the regenerating segments of Eisenia fetida.Summary statementThe earthworm, Eisenia fetida, regenerates posterior segments following amputation. The transcriptome of the regenerating worm revealed a novel lncRNA, expressed only at the base of regenerating chaetae. We propose that this lncRNA is a miRNA sponge that modulates chitin synthesis.

scholarly journals Long noncoding RNA KCNQ1OT1 targets miRNA let-7a-5p to regulate Osteoarthritis development and progression

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
hafiza sobia ramzan ◽  
Kashif Aziz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Cell Viability ◽  
Long Noncoding Rna ◽  
Noncoding Rna ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Luciferase Assay ◽  
Common Disease ◽  
Functional Roles ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Proliferation And Apoptosis ◽  
Long Non Coding Rna

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease of the joints among old populace until today. The treatment possibilities and roles of miRNA and long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) in therapy of OA has previously been explored. However, the functional roles of Long noncoding RNA KCNQ1OT1 and miRNA let-7a-5p on Osteoarthritis development and progression remains unclear. This study aimed at investigating the influence of KCNQ1OT1 on let-7a-5p in moderation of OA development and advancement. Materials and Methods: RT-qPCR examined expression of KCNQ1OT1and let-7a-5p in cultured human primary chondrocyte cell lines. Cell transfection overexpressed or knocked down the genes and CCK-8 assay measured cell viability in the proliferation biomarkers Ki87 and PCNA. While caspase-8 and caspase-3 activity determined rate of apoptosis. Furthermore, luciferase assay analyzed the luciferase activity and western blotting analysis determined the protein expression of KCNQ1OT1 and let-7a-5p in proliferation and apoptosis biomarkers. Results: The results demonstrated that KCNQ1OT1 is upregulated in OA-mimic cells and promotes the cell viability. KCNQ1OT1 knockdown suppresses cell viability of OA cells. Furthermore KCNQ1OT1 directly binds the 3'-UTR of let-7a-5p to negatively regulate let-7a-5p expression and OA progression. While upregulated let-7a-5p abolishes the proliferation effect of KCNQ1OT1 in OA cells. Conclusion: In summary, our study provides further insights into the underlying molecular mechanisms of KCNQ1OT1 and let-7a-5p suggesting a novel therapeutic approach to OA

scholarly journals Long Non-Coding RNA (lncRNA) in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Biological Function and Clinical Application

Cancers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (23) ◽  
pp. 5944
Author(s):  
Jianfei Tang ◽  
Xiaodan Fang ◽  
Juan Chen ◽  
Haixia Zhang ◽  
Zhangui Tang
Keyword(s):  
Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Cell Carcinoma ◽  
Squamous Cell ◽  
Molecular Mechanisms ◽  
Non Coding Rna ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Non Coding Rnas ◽  
Long Non Coding Rna

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is a type of malignancy with high mortality, leading to poor prognosis worldwide. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying OSCC carcinogenesis have not been fully understood. Recently, the discovery and characterization of long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have revealed their regulatory importance in OSCC. Abnormal expression of lncRNAs has been broadly implicated in the initiation and progress of tumors. In this review, we summarize the functions and molecular mechanisms regarding these lncRNAs in OSCC. In addition, we highlight the crosstalk between lncRNA and tumor microenvironment (TME), and discuss the potential applications of lncRNAs as diagnostic and prognostic tools and therapeutic targets in OSCC. Notably, we also discuss lncRNA-targeted therapeutic techniques including CRISPR-Cas9 as well as immune checkpoint therapies to target lncRNA and the PD-1/PD-L1 axis. Therefore, this review presents the future perspectives of lncRNAs in OSCC therapy, but more research is needed to allow the applications of these findings to the clinic.

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